As we survey the broad sweep of the last two and a half millennia of Western culture, several efforts stand out as “Great Books” of this tradition — The Bible, Plato’s Republic, and Aristotle’s Poetics, for example. Is it not time to add to this august list the story of Urizenus Sklar and the Second Life Herald? Well, you may not think so, but pointy headed intellectuals beg to differ! Let’s review the accolades received thus far by The Second Life Herald: the Virtual Tabloid that Witnessed the Dawn of the Metaverse:

American Association of Publishers, Professional/Scholarly Publishing award for “Best Book in Media and Cultural Studies, 2007” .

Choice “Outstanding Academic Title, 2008”

Library Journal “Top Sci-Tech Book, 2007,” (Ranked one of top 39 science books of 2007 and top book in category of Computer Science).

And now, finally, the book appears in paperback so that the masses may partake in cranium expanding properties of this instant classic. Sleep tight tonight, grizzled Oxford Dons, Western Culture has never been in better shape.

4 Responses to “The Second Greatest Story Ever Told. Now in Paperback!”

Steel Wheels

Jun 3rd, 2009

There was one in the night stand of my hotel room. great reading, loved when Uri turned water into wine and then Jimbo farted the Red Sea.

Anti-Matter

Jun 3rd, 2009

Who cares? Can you imagine the wealth of entertainment that “could have been” on Amazon if the item was allowed feedback? LMAO